History Franchise / Marvel2099

** The subsequent revivals of the line reveal that ComicBook/CaptainAmerica is a Latina woman, Comicbook/BlackWidow is an African-American woman, Comibook/IronMan suffers from dwarfism, and ComicBook/TheVision is a woman.

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** The subsequent revivals of the line reveal that ComicBook/CaptainAmerica is a Latina woman, Comicbook/BlackWidow is an African-American woman, Comibook/IronMan suffers from dwarfism, and ComicBook/TheVision is a woman and ComicBook/MoonKnight is a Muslim woman.

Aside from some brief revisits, the entire 2099 franchise has largely become another part of geek trivia. Spider-Man 2099 has received some new attention from being featured in recent ''{{Spider-Man}}'' video games, most notably ''VideoGame/SpiderManShatteredDimensions'' and ''VideoGame/SpiderManEdgeOfTime''. Oh, and he was also part of the Comicbook/{{Exiles}} for a while, and in the months just prior to Comicbook/MarvelNOW, writers tease the fans the Peter Parker's replacement in ''The Comicbook/SuperiorSpiderMan'' would be his 2099 counterpart, [[TrollingCreator though this would eventually be proven false.]] However, he ''was'' a major player in some arcs, which led to [[spoiler:Alchemax being created in Earth-616]]. Miguel now has a new ongoing series, and took part in the ''ComicBook/SpiderVerse'' BatFamilyCrossover. In 2015, the 2099 timeline was one of the alternate universes featured in the third season of ''WesternAnimation/UltimateSpiderMan'', with Miguel appearing as one of the major characters. It has also been confirmed that one of the mini-series spinning out of ''Comicbook/SecretWars2015'' will be ''Secret Wars 2099'', a title focusing on the 2099 version of Comicbook/TheAvengers (featuring analogues of ComicBook/CaptainAmerica, Comicbook/IronMan, Comicbook/BlackWidow, and ComicBook/{{Hawkeye}}).

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Aside from some brief revisits, the entire 2099 franchise has largely become another part of geek trivia. Spider-Man 2099 has received some new attention from being featured in recent ''{{Spider-Man}}'' video games, most notably ''VideoGame/SpiderManShatteredDimensions'' and ''VideoGame/SpiderManEdgeOfTime''. Oh, and he was also part of the Comicbook/{{Exiles}} for a while, and in the months just prior to Comicbook/MarvelNOW, writers tease the fans the Peter Parker's replacement in ''The Comicbook/SuperiorSpiderMan'' would be his 2099 counterpart, [[TrollingCreator though this would eventually be proven false.]] However, he ''was'' a major player in some arcs, which led to [[spoiler:Alchemax being created in Earth-616]]. Miguel now has a new ongoing series, and took part in the ''ComicBook/SpiderVerse'' BatFamilyCrossover. In 2015, the 2099 timeline was one of the alternate universes featured in the third season of ''WesternAnimation/UltimateSpiderMan'', with Miguel appearing as one of the major characters. It has also been confirmed that one One of the mini-series spinning out of featured in ''Comicbook/SecretWars2015'' will be was ''Secret Wars 2099'', a title focusing on the 2099 version of Comicbook/TheAvengers (featuring analogues of ComicBook/CaptainAmerica, Comicbook/IronMan, Comicbook/BlackWidow, and ComicBook/{{Hawkeye}}).

* RealLifeWritesThePlot: Averted. Appearances aside, the disaster that ended the line had been planned well in advance, and was going to be the linchpin for the transition to the Marvel 2101 line. The bodycount would probably not have been near as high, though, if things as gone as planned.

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* RealLifeWritesThePlot: Averted. Appearances aside, the disaster that ended the line had been planned well in advance, and was going to be the linchpin for the transition to the Marvel 2101 line. The bodycount would probably not have been near as high, though, if things as gone as planned.

** The subsequent revivals of the line reveal that CaptainAmerica is a Latina woman, Comicbook/BlackWidow is an African-American woman, Comibook/IronMan suffers from dwarfism, and TheVision is a woman.

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** The subsequent revivals of the line reveal that CaptainAmerica ComicBook/CaptainAmerica is a Latina woman, Comicbook/BlackWidow is an African-American woman, Comibook/IronMan suffers from dwarfism, and TheVision ComicBook/TheVision is a woman.

* ChosenOne: Spider-Man is called the "Harbinger of Thor", and is prophesied to save the world. [[spoiler: Turns out he really was the Chosen One, and was the third person to wield Thor’s Hammer (with CaptainAmerica being second.)]]

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* ChosenOne: Spider-Man is called the "Harbinger of Thor", and is prophesied to save the world. [[spoiler: Turns out he really was the Chosen One, and was the third person to wield Thor’s Hammer (with CaptainAmerica ComicBook/CaptainAmerica being second.)]]

In the year 2099, however, four individuals suddenly get pulled into superheroism. Miguel O’Hara, a geneticist working for Alchemax, [[ComicBook/SpiderMan2099 accidentally splices Spider DNA with his own.]] Paul Philip Ravage, executive for an environmentalist Alchemax subdivision, discovers corruption in his employer and goes on the lam to fight it. In distant Latveria, [[SelfDemonstrating/DoctorDoom a long-lost dictator suddenly returns, and prepares to retake his homeland.]] Jake Gallows, a member of the private police force, [[ComicBook/ThePunisher2099 becomes a violent vigilante when the law fails to condemn his family’s killer.]] Later, a [[ComicBook/XMen small group of mutants]] gather in the Nevada desert. An amoral Hollywood producer turns on the Knights of Banner and is [[{{Comicbook/IncredibleHulk}} pelted with Gamma Rays.]] A hacker finds his personality trapped on the net, [[ComicBook/GhostRider2099 and is transported into a robot body to avenge his own death.]] Not to mention the many, many other heroes that began to crawl out of the woodwork...

''Marvel 2099'' was very much a product of UsefulNotes/TheDarkAgeOfComicBooks, with Liefeldian physiques and ridiculous future slang. Nonetheless, the first four series (''ComicBook/SpiderMan2099, Ravage 2099, [[SelfDemonstrating/DoctorDoom Doom]] 2099'', and ''ComicBook/ThePunisher2099'') sold extremely well. ''Spider-Man 2099'' would become the most well-known series, and would be the only one to directly interact with [[Franchise/SpiderMan the mainstream series.]] ''Doom 2099'' featured exceptional writing, turning Doctor Doom into an AntiHero while still keeping him a MagnificentBastard. Ravage was the only fully original character, and was written by Creator/StanLee for the first eight issues. ''Punisher 2099'' was... well, a Dark Age comic.

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In the year 2099, however, four individuals suddenly get pulled into superheroism. Miguel O’Hara, a geneticist working for Alchemax, [[ComicBook/SpiderMan2099 accidentally splices Spider DNA with his own.]] Paul Philip Ravage, executive for an environmentalist Alchemax subdivision, discovers corruption in his employer and goes on the lam to fight it. In distant Latveria, [[SelfDemonstrating/DoctorDoom a long-lost dictator suddenly returns, and prepares to retake his homeland.]] homeland. Jake Gallows, a member of the private police force, [[ComicBook/ThePunisher2099 becomes a violent vigilante when the law fails to condemn his family’s killer.]] Later, a [[ComicBook/XMen small group of mutants]] gather in the Nevada desert. An amoral Hollywood producer turns on the Knights of Banner and is [[{{Comicbook/IncredibleHulk}} pelted with Gamma Rays.]] A hacker finds his personality trapped on the net, [[ComicBook/GhostRider2099 and is transported into a robot body to avenge his own death.]] Not to mention the many, many other heroes that began to crawl out of the woodwork...

''Marvel 2099'' was very much a product of UsefulNotes/TheDarkAgeOfComicBooks, with Liefeldian physiques and ridiculous future slang. Nonetheless, the first four series (''ComicBook/SpiderMan2099, Ravage 2099, [[SelfDemonstrating/DoctorDoom Doom]] Doom 2099'', and ''ComicBook/ThePunisher2099'') sold extremely well. ''Spider-Man 2099'' would become the most well-known series, and would be the only one to directly interact with [[Franchise/SpiderMan the mainstream series.]] ''Doom 2099'' featured exceptional writing, turning Doctor Doom into an AntiHero while still keeping him a MagnificentBastard. Ravage was the only fully original character, and was written by Creator/StanLee for the first eight issues. ''Punisher 2099'' was... well, a Dark Age comic.

* BlackAndGrayMorality: Spider-Man and the Hulk were both {{Corrupt Corporate Executive}}s and not great people in their personal lives either, the Xavier analogue of the X-Men had a dark side in his backstory that resurfaced once or twice, and ''[[DrDoom Dr. Doom]]'' is the closest thing to a BigGood.

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* BlackAndGrayMorality: Spider-Man and the Hulk were both {{Corrupt Corporate Executive}}s and not great people in their personal lives either, the Xavier analogue of the X-Men had a dark side in his backstory that resurfaced once or twice, and ''[[DrDoom Dr. Doom]]'' ''Doctor Doom'' is the closest thing to a BigGood.

2099’s best strength, however, was its continuity. Editor Joey Cavalieri worked overtime to make sure every issue of the series fit, while also giving the creative staff considerable leeway in what they created. As a result, the series was akin to Marvel’s SilverAge work; several comics that didn’t cross over every month, but at the same time were clearly in the same universe, with events occurred concurrently. In fact, the lines only actually crossed over once, for the “Fall of the Hammer” story arc, and even that was tightly managed.

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2099’s best strength, however, was its continuity. Editor Joey Cavalieri worked overtime to make sure every issue of the series fit, while also giving the creative staff considerable leeway in what they created. As a result, the series was akin to Marvel’s SilverAge [[UsefulNotes/TheSilverAgeOfComicBooks Silver Age]] work; several comics that didn’t cross over every month, but at the same time were clearly in the same universe, with events occurred concurrently. In fact, the lines only actually crossed over once, for the “Fall of the Hammer” story arc, and even that was tightly managed.

Aside from some brief revisits, the entire 2099 franchise has largely become another part of geek trivia. Spider-Man 2099 has received some new attention from being featured in recent ''{{Spider-Man}}'' video games, most notably ''VideoGame/SpiderManShatteredDimensions'' and ''VideoGame/SpiderManEdgeOfTime''. Oh, and he was also part of the Comicbook/{{Exiles}} for a while, and in the months just prior to Comicbook/MarvelNOW, writers tease the fans the Peter Parker's replacement in ''The Comicbook/SuperiorSpiderMan'' would be his 2099 counterpart, [[TrollingCreator though this would eventually be proven false.]] However, he ''was'' a major player in some arcs, which led to [[spoiler:Alchemax being created in Earth-616]]. Miguel now has a new ongoing series, and took part in the ''ComicBook/SpiderVerse'' BatFamilyCrossover. In 2015, the 2099 timeline was one of the alternate universes featured in the third season of ''WesternAnimation/UltimateSpiderMan'', with Miguel appearing as one of the major characters. It has also been confirmed that one of the mini-series spinning out of ''Comicbook/SecretWars2015'' will be ''Secret Wars 2099'', a title focusing on the 2099 version of Comicbook/TheAvengers (featuring analogues of CaptainAmerica, Comicbook/IronMan, Comicbook/BlackWidow, and {{Hawkeye}}).

to:

Aside from some brief revisits, the entire 2099 franchise has largely become another part of geek trivia. Spider-Man 2099 has received some new attention from being featured in recent ''{{Spider-Man}}'' video games, most notably ''VideoGame/SpiderManShatteredDimensions'' and ''VideoGame/SpiderManEdgeOfTime''. Oh, and he was also part of the Comicbook/{{Exiles}} for a while, and in the months just prior to Comicbook/MarvelNOW, writers tease the fans the Peter Parker's replacement in ''The Comicbook/SuperiorSpiderMan'' would be his 2099 counterpart, [[TrollingCreator though this would eventually be proven false.]] However, he ''was'' a major player in some arcs, which led to [[spoiler:Alchemax being created in Earth-616]]. Miguel now has a new ongoing series, and took part in the ''ComicBook/SpiderVerse'' BatFamilyCrossover. In 2015, the 2099 timeline was one of the alternate universes featured in the third season of ''WesternAnimation/UltimateSpiderMan'', with Miguel appearing as one of the major characters. It has also been confirmed that one of the mini-series spinning out of ''Comicbook/SecretWars2015'' will be ''Secret Wars 2099'', a title focusing on the 2099 version of Comicbook/TheAvengers (featuring analogues of CaptainAmerica, ComicBook/CaptainAmerica, Comicbook/IronMan, Comicbook/BlackWidow, and {{Hawkeye}}).ComicBook/{{Hawkeye}}).

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